Beyond Bulls & Bears

Is Brazil Compellingly Out of Sync?
Perspectives

Is Brazil Compellingly Out of Sync?

The Russia-Ukraine war has led to a surge in commodity prices, which means Brazil, a key commodity exporter, stands to benefit. Here, Dina Ting, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management, Franklin Templeton Exchange-Traded Funds, explores the outlook for Brazilian equities in light of recent events.

Global Plays on Inflation for 2022
ETFs

Global Plays on Inflation for 2022

When considering portfolio allocation, it’s important to keep in mind the wide dispersion of returns among economies. Dina Ting, Franklin Templeton’s Head of Global Index Portfolio Management, assesses the recent dislocation among global equity returns, with a look at one notable inflation outlier—Japan.

Global ETF 2022 Outlook: Growth Streak Looks Likely to Continue
ETFs

Global ETF 2022 Outlook: Growth Streak Looks Likely to Continue

What’s ahead for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) globally in 2022? Jason Xavier, our Head of EMEA ETFs Capital Markets, opines on trends he sees taking shape—including the areas of growth.

Exchange-Traded Funds: Back to the Basics on Liquidity
ETFs

Exchange-Traded Funds: Back to the Basics on Liquidity

Fall is traditionally back to school season, and in that spirit, Jason Xavier, Head of EMEA ETF Capital Markets, goes back to the basics. He reminds us about the ins and outs of ETF liquidity and dispels the myths many still have.

The Certainty of Change: Evolution of Investor Access to China
ETFs

The Certainty of Change: Evolution of Investor Access to China

The unpredictable nature of politics and government action within individual countries can make a case for disaggregating international exposure, according to our Dina Ting. She outlines some recent regulatory developments in China within the lens of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).